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Gale Warning 24, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

December 19, 2021

NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this gale warning at Dec 19, 2021, 3:55 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 19, 2021, 8:00 PM EST. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 19, 2021, 3:55 AM EST (08:55 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 19, 2021, 8:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 20, 2021, 10:00 AM EST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Rapids, MI

The text

As transmitted.

869 
WHUS73 KGRR 190855
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
355 AM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

LMZ849-192100-
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0024.211220T0100Z-211220T1200Z/
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
355 AM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 
  knots and waves 7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ844>848-192100-
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0110.211220T0100Z-211221T1200Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-
355 AM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots
  and waves 6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Pentwater.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
879 
WHUS73 KGRR 191703
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1203 PM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

LMZ849-200115-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0024.211220T0100Z-211220T1200Z/
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
1203 PM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds increasing to 35 knot gales this evening
  and continuing overnight. Waves 7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ844>848-200115-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0110.211220T0100Z-211221T1200Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-
1203 PM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and 
  waves 6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Pentwater.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

DUKE
610 
WHUS73 KGRR 192040
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
340 PM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

LMZ848-200445-
/O.UPG.KGRR.SC.Y.0110.211220T0100Z-211221T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KGRR.GL.W.0024.211220T0100Z-211220T1500Z/
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-
340 PM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds increasing to 35 knots gales tonight and
  continuing into Monday morning. Waves 7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Whitehall to Pentwater MI.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and waves peak after midnight and
  through around daybreak on Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ849-200445-
/O.EXT.KGRR.GL.W.0024.211220T0100Z-211220T1500Z/
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
340 PM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds increasing to 35 knots gales tonight and
  continuing into Monday morning. Waves 7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ844>847-200445-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0110.211220T0100Z-211221T1200Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
340 PM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and 
  waves 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Whitehall.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

DUKE
376 
WHUS73 KGRR 200458
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1158 PM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

LMZ848-849-201300-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211220T1500Z/
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
1158 PM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 
  knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Whitehall to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ844>847-201300-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-211221T1200Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
1158 PM EST Sun Dec 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and 
  waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Whitehall.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
466 
WHUS73 KGRR 200845
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
345 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

LMZ848-849-201500-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211220T1500Z/
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
345 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 
  knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Whitehall to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A small craft advisory will be needed after
  this gale warning expires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ844>847-201700-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-211221T1200Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
345 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and 
  waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Whitehall.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
329 
WHUS73 KGRR 201204
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
704 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

LMZ845>847-202015-
/O.UPG.KGRR.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-211221T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KGRR.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211220T1500Z/
South Haven to Holland MI-Holland to Grand Haven MI-
Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
704 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gale gusts to 35 
  knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...South Haven to Whitehall.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ848-849-201500-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211220T1500Z/
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
704 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gale gusts up to 35 
  knots and waves 7 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Whitehall to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ844-202015-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-211221T1200Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-
704 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and 
  waves 3 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to South Haven MI.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
668 
WHUS73 KGRR 201457
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
957 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

LMZ845>849-202300-
/O.EXP.KGRR.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211220T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KGRR.SC.Y.0110.211220T1500Z-211221T1200Z/
South Haven to Holland MI-Holland to Grand Haven MI-
Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-Whitehall to Pentwater MI-
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
957 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...South Haven to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gusts near gale force are still
  possible through Noon, otherwise winds will gradually lessen
  through the afternoon. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ844-202300-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-211221T1200Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-
957 AM EST Mon Dec 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to South Haven MI.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 19, 3:55 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRR46 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.